RoomMates Peel and Stick Wallpaper is not just for walls. I gave this Computer Desk a makeover using RoomMates Peel and Stick Wallpaper. This product is so beautiful and versatile. The RoomMates website is loaded with inspirational ideas to get your creative juices flowing After painting my den/sewing room, my desk screamed to either be replaced or updated. RoomMates Peel…
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The question I had was, “how often should you paint your interior walls”? I bet the paint salespeople recommend that you should repaint more than EVERY 15 YEARS. The painting experts and designers recommend every 5 to 7 years for rooms that don’t have a lot of traffic or activity. Kid’s rooms, bathrooms, and halls need to be painted every…
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Faux Painting – How to create a hammered copper effect with paint and a homemade stencil. This is a quick and easy paint technique to get the look of faux hammered copper on wood. My friend, John who is a cabinet maker par excellence, contacted me recently for another special faux metal project. On this particular job he was not…
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Old fashioned Pimento Cheese is one of the best comfort foods around. Our family has enjoyed this easy, three ingredient recipes three and now four generations. The only ingredients needed are Velveeta Brand Cheese, mayonnaise and a jar of diced pimentos. I am not sure if Velveeta has changed or if I have. In the past, while making pimento cheese,…
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The distressed wood look is still a popular trend. If you can’t get your hands on the real thing, like salvaged wood from a 100-year-old barn, you can recreate the look with paint. With just 2 colors and an inexpensive chip brush, it is really easy to create a distressed wood look. I used this super easy technique on a…
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